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Missouri Workers' Compensation for Neck Injuries

Summary:
While some work-related neck injuries are minor and resolve in a few days or weeks, others can be serious with life-altering consequences.

While some work-related neck injuries are minor and resolve in a few
days or weeks, others can be serious with life-altering consequences.

Missouri
workers are prone to various types of injuries at the workplace and
some types of injuries are more common than others. Neck injuries
are a commonly reported workplace injury. While some neck injuries are
minor and resolve in a few days or weeks, others can be serious and may
last for a long time. Some serious neck injuries may even be
permanent with life-altering consequences.

Repetitive Motion Neck Injuries

Work-related neck injuries
can result from a variety of factors. Some work-related neck injuries
are caused by repetitive motion of neck muscles and are known as repetitive motion injuries.
Workers who perform the same task continuously and repeatedly or
perform tasks that require a limited range of motion, are at a higher
risk of repetitive motion injuries, including several types of neck
injuries. In case a neck injury is a result of repetitive motion, the
injured worker may not experience any symptoms before the injury is
severe enough to cause significant pain and discomfort.

Causes of Work-Related Neck Injuries

tripping over objects while moving around at the workplace

slip and fall accidents

objects falling from a height at the workplace

repetitive motion

improper manual handling

Common Types of Work-Related Neck Injuries

pinched nerves

whiplash

herniated or bulging discs in the neck

tears or strains in the soft tissue such as tendons, muscles, or ligaments of the neck

broken neck, which can eventually lead to paraplegia if the spinal cord is also damaged

Workers At Risk for Neck Injuries

Some classes of workers are a greater risk of neck injuries because of the nature of their jobs. These occupations include:

truck drivers

construction workers

office workers

massage therapists

workers who sit for extended periods of time

workers who lifts heavy objects

health care professionals

The
outlook for a neck injury depends on its severity. While minor neck
injuries, such as those involving damage to tendons, ligaments, tissues,
or muscles are fairly common and resolve easily, more severe neck
injuries can lead to complications such as prolapsed spinal discs,
paraplegia, and even quadriplegia.

If you have suffered a work-related neck injury, you may be eligible to receive medical and wage loss benefits
under the Missouri workers' compensation system. Even if your
pre-existing neck injury has been worsened by your work conditions, you
may still receive workers' compensation benefits. An experienced Missouri workers' compensation attorney can protect your legal rights and help you with each step of your claim's process. Call The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann at (314) 361-4300 for a free case evaluation.

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